{"id":121584,"date":"2026-03-13T08:19:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/899152466\/sAjHQAwsz9GSCwwp"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:19:41","slug":"pakistan-launches-new-feeder-shipping-service-from-karachi-to-uae-junaid-anwar-chaudhry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/pakistan-launches-new-feeder-shipping-service-from-karachi-to-uae-junaid-anwar-chaudhry\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan launches new feeder shipping service from Karachi to UAE, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Friday the launch of a new feeder shipping service from Karachi Port to the United Arab Emirates, marking a key step toward transhipment capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Friday the launch of a new feeder shipping service from Karachi Port to the United Arab Emirates, marking a key step toward transhipment capabilities.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that Karachi Gateway Terminal (Private) Limited (KGTL), which is KPT\u2019s major business partner, will be supported by a dedicated feeder service linking Karachi with the UAE ports of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan, strengthening maritime connectivity for Pakistan\u2019s trading community amid evolving regional shipping dynamics.<\/p>\n

Junaid Chaudhry said the new service establishes a regular shipping link between Karachi and two of the region\u2019s key transhipment hubs, enabling Pakistani importers and exporters to maintain reliable access to global container shipping networks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe service will call at KGTL, part of AD Ports Group\u2019s international operating arm, Noatum Ports. The first vessel of the service arrived at KGTL on the evening of 11 March, officially marking the start of regular operations,\u201d the minister added.
Junaid Chaudhry noted the new feeder link supports supply chain continuity through KGTL and helps ensure Pakistan\u2019s trade maintains dependable access to international markets.<\/p>\n

Cargo routed through Fujairah and Khor Fakkan will benefit from seamless connectivity to regional and international shipping networks, supported by the UAE\u2019s advanced logistics infrastructure. Containers can be efficiently transferred via integrated road and rail corridors to major commercial hubs and logistics centres across the UAE.<\/p>\n

Talking on the new feeder service, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed (Retd.), Chairman, Karachi Port Trust said, \u201cThe introduction of this feeder service further enhances Karachi Port\u2019s connectivity with key regional hubs and supports Pakistan\u2019s growing trade requirements and added \u201cStrengthening maritime links with the UAE will help facilitate smoother cargo movement while providing greater flexibility for the country\u2019s trading community as per the vision of Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Choudhry .\u201d<\/p>\n

Khurram Aziz Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Karachi Gateway Terminal (Private) Limited (KGTL), said, \u201cThe commencement of this feeder service reflects KGTL\u2019s continued commitment to strengthening Pakistan\u2019s maritime connectivity and supporting the country\u2019s trading community. By linking Karachi directly with major UAE transhipment hubs, this service provides importers and exporters with reliable access to global shipping networks while reinforcing the role of Karachi Gateway Terminal as a key gateway for international trade.\u201d<\/p>\n

Federal Minister Junaid Chaudhry concluded, saying Pakistan\u2019s economy relies heavily on maritime trade, and strengthened connectivity with regional transhipment hubs provides additional resilience for exporters,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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